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Porsche 718 Cayman/Boxster
The Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman are two-seat mid-engine sports cars built in Stuttgart and Osnabruck from 2016 to 2025 on the MMB platform. Engine Patrol lists 2017, 2021 and 2023 as the Boxster's worst years, CarsCounsel says the 718 Spyder has no years to avoid but the 2021 suspension recall should be verified, and The Car Connection puts the Supra and Z4 among rivals.
What the Porsche 718 is
Wikipedia (opens in a new tab) describes the 718 Boxster and Cayman (982) as a mid-engine sports car produced from 2016 to 2025 in Stuttgart and Osnabruck on Porsche's MMB modular mid-engine platform, succeeding the 981, in roadster (Boxster and Spyder) and coupe (Cayman) forms. Its variants run through the 718 Boxster and Cayman, S, T, GTS and GTS 4.0, and the Cayman GT4, GT4 RS and Spyder. The site's 2021, 2024 and 2025 718 pages list the specifications.
Best and worst 718 model years
Engine Patrol (opens in a new tab) says the worst model years of the 718 Boxster are 2017, 2021 and 2023. CarsCounsel (opens in a new tab) says there are no worst years to avoid on the 718 Spyder, though buyers must verify that the 2021 suspension component recall was completed. CarsCounsel's 718 guide (opens in a new tab) covers the wider range, and VinSpectorAI (opens in a new tab) tracks the Cayman by year from federal recall and complaint data.
How it compares
The Car Connection (opens in a new tab) says the Toyota Supra and BMW Z4 offer reasonable pricing and impressive turbo power plus luxurious cabins, and that the 911 tempts with a far higher price tag but also a more practical shape and a different blend of performance.
Questions buyers ask
Which Porsche 718 years should I avoid?
Engine Patrol (opens in a new tab) lists 2017, 2021 and 2023 as the worst 718 Boxster years, and CarsCounsel says the 718 Spyder needs its 2021 suspension recall verified.
When was the 718 built?
Wikipedia gives production as 2016 to 2025 in Stuttgart and Osnabruck.
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The 2025 Porsche 718 Cayman/Boxster is built around 2.0L turbo flat-four, 2.5L turbo flat-four, or 4.0L naturally aspirated flat-six, rated at 300–493 horsepower across its sports coupe/roadster body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2025 U.S. lineup has 5 trims.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2025 718 Cayman/Boxster seats 2 and is a Sports coupe/roadster.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA recalls, complaints and crash ratings for the 2025 718 Cayman/Boxster.
Explore this topic →Current model year
2025 Porsche 718 Cayman/Boxster
Base and Style Edition share a 300-hp turbo four; S steps up to a 350-hp turbo four; GTS 4.0 switches to a naturally aspirated flat-six at 394 hp; GT4 RS is the track-focused 493-hp flagship (Cayman only).
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
1 indexed Porsche 718 Cayman/Boxster model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Porsche 718 Cayman/Boxster | 2025 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Porsche 718 Cayman/Boxster.
The Porsche 982 is the internal designation of the fourth generation Boxster/Cayman (third generation Cayman) made by German automobile manufacturer Porsche. With the switch to a new turbocharged flat-four engine the marketing name for the models was changed to Porsche 718, in reference to the 718, which won the Targa Florio race in 1959 and 1960.
- Styling
- The exterior of the 718 Boxster and Cayman is very similar to the third generation, more of an evolution than a redesign. The most notable changes are to the rear of the car, which now has a long black-trim bar across the rear connecting the two taillights. The headlights and bumper are also heavily reworked.
- Reception
- Despite the loss of two cylinders, the 718 Cayman / Boxster was assessed to be mechanically superior to the 981 model with improved acceleration and steering, while the new 4 cylinder engine "cheapens the experience". The 718 Cayman was declared Motor Trend's 2nd best Drivers car in 2017, which praised the car's handling and throttle response.
Source: Porsche 718 Boxster and Cayman (982) (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
Porsche 718 Cayman/Boxster at a glance
- Production
- 2016–2025
- Assembly
- Germany: Stuttgart, Germany: Osnabrück
- Class
- Sports car (S)
- Body style
- 2-door Roadster (automobile), roadster (718 Boxster / Spyder), 2-door fastback coupé (718 Cayman)
- Layout
- MR layout
- Platform
- MMB (Modular mid-engine platform)
- Engine
- 2.0 L MA2.2 Turbocharger, turbo Flat-four engine, flat-4, 2.5 L MA2.22 turbo flat-4, 4.0 L Porsche flat-six engine, MDG Flat-six engine, flat-6
- Transmission
- 6-speed G82.00 Manual transmission, manual, 7-speed Dual-clutch transmission, PDK dual-clutch auto
- Wheelbase
- Boxster: 2475 mm, Cayman: 2475 mm
- Length
- Boxster: 4379 mm, Cayman: 4379 mm
- Width
- Boxster: 1801 mm, Cayman: 1801 mm
- Height
- Boxster: 1281 mm, Cayman: 1295 mm
- Predecessor
- Porsche 981
- Designer
- Peter Varga (2015), Fabian Schmölz (GT4, 2018)
- Also called
- Porsche 718 Boxster, Porsche 718 Cayman, Porsche 718 Spyder
Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA for the 2023 Porsche 718 Cayman/Boxster, most often about power train (1), engine (1).
Year by year
The Porsche 718 Cayman/Boxster across 6 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Porsche 718 Cayman/Boxster | 16–24 | $3,300–$5,000 | 14 |
| 2024 Porsche 718 | 16–24 | $3,250–$4,850 | 14 |
| 2023 Porsche 718 | 16–24 | $3,250–$4,850 | 21 |
| 2022 Porsche 718 | 19–24 | $3,250–$4,100 | 20 |
| 2021 Porsche 718 | 19–24 | $3,250–$4,100 | 20 |
| 2020 Porsche 718 | 19 | $4,100 | 2 |
Year-to-year changes
What changed in the Porsche 718 Cayman/Boxster, one model year at a time.
| Step | EPA records | Combined MPG/MPGe, midpoint | Added | No longer listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 to 2024 | 21 to 14 | Labels: 718 Spyder RS | Labels: 718 Boxster T, 718 Cayman GT4, 718 Cayman T, 718 Spyder | |
| 2022 to 2023 | 20 to 21 | 21.5 to 20.0 | Labels: 718 GT4 RS | |
| 2020 to 2021 | 2 to 20 | 19.0 to 21.5 | Labels: 718 Boxster, 718 Boxster GTS, 718 Boxster S, 718 Boxster T, and 4 more; Engines: 2.5L 4-cyl SIDI, 2L 4-cyl SIDI; Transmissions: Automatic (AM-S7) |
Trim by trim
Every 2025 Porsche 718 Cayman/Boxster trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | RWD | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | 300 | 280 | 3,104 | – | 24 | – |
| Style Edition | RWD | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | 300 | 280 | 3,104 | – | 24 | – |
| S | RWD | 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | 350 | 309 | 3,157 | – | 22 | – |
| GTS 4.0 | RWD | 4.0-liter 6-cylinder | 394 | 317 | 3,241 | – | 21 | – |
| GT4 RS | RWD | 4.0-liter 6-cylinder | 493 | 331 | 3,227 | – | 16 | – |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2025 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
Specifications by year
Power, weight and towing for every Porsche 718 Cayman/Boxster model year.
| Model year | Trims | Engines | Horsepower | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Fuel tank (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) / 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) / 4.0-liter 6-cylinder | 300–493 | 3,104–3,241 | – | 14.3–16.9 |
| 2024 | 5 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) / 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) / 4.0-liter 6-cylinder | 300–493 | 3,040–3,227 | – | 16.9 |
| 2023 | 7 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) / 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) / 4.0-liter 6-cylinder | 300–493 | 3,040–3,227 | – | 16.9 |
| 2022 | 6 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) / 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) / 4.0-liter 6-cylinder | 300–493 | 3,034–3,227 | – | 16.9 |
| 2021 | 5 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) / 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) / 4.0-liter 6-cylinder | 300–414 | 3,034–3,208 | – | 16.9 |
| 2020 | 4 | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) / 2.5-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) / 4.0-liter 6-cylinder | 300–414 | 2,944–3,199 | – | 16.9 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for each model year. A range covers every trim KBB lists that year; a dash means KBB lists no figure.
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Frequent questions
Answers with their conditions intact.
Q01How many trims does the 2025 718 Cayman/Boxster come in?
The 2025 Porsche 718 Cayman/Boxster (sports coupe/roadster) comes in 5 trims: 718 Cayman/Boxster, Style Edition, S, GTS 4.0, GT4 RS.
Q02What are the 2025 718 Cayman/Boxster trims?
The 2025 Porsche 718 Cayman/Boxster trims are 718 Cayman/Boxster, Style Edition, S, GTS 4.0, GT4 RS, listed from the entry 718 Cayman/Boxster up to the top GT4 RS.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2025 718 Cayman/Boxster use?
The 2025 Porsche 718 Cayman/Boxster is built around 2.0L turbo flat-four, 2.5L turbo flat-four, or 4.0L naturally aspirated flat-six, rated at 300–493 horsepower across its sports coupe/roadster body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2025 718 Cayman/Boxster have?
The 2025 Porsche 718 Cayman/Boxster is rated at 300–493 horsepower (2.0L turbo flat-four, 2.5L turbo flat-four, or 4.0L naturally aspirated flat-six).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2025 718 Cayman/Boxster?
The 2025 Porsche 718 Cayman/Boxster is offered with RWD.